This week, we take a look at real quotes from real people...

September 24, 2003

This week, we take a look at real quotes from real people in the news as well as real quotes from real characters on "The Simpsons."

Real life:

"When you're a little girl and you have dreams of being an actress, you just hope you'll get the opportunity to do what you love and be able to pay your bills. That's success as an actor. This is otherworldly."

--Debra Messing of "Will & Grace," who won an Emmy for lead comedy actress

"Before I sing the national anthem, I'd like to say that college football diverts funds that are badly needed for education and the arts!"

--Lisa Simpson, who steps in as Little Miss Springfield after the pageant's first winner is struck by lightning

Real life:

"I do think it would be helpful to get the United Nations in to help write a constitution. I mean, they're good at that. Or, perhaps when an election starts, they'll oversee the election. That would be deemed a larger role."

--President Bush, talking about Iraq in an interview with Fox News

The Simpsons:

"Blast that United Nations! Is nothing sacred?"

--C. Montgomery Burns, when told he has no former colonies to sell for quick cash